Communities evacuated and entrances closed during floods. For the first time in 34 years, the National Park Service (NPS) announced the total closure of Yellowstone National Park this…
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HUD Approves New Mexico Disaster Assistance
Provides funding and 90-day foreclosure moratorium. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the availability of emergency assistance for those affected by wildfires in New…
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HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Vermont
Foreclosure relief and mortgage insurance available. After President Biden issued a major disaster declaration last week for certain counties in Vermont, the Department of Housing and Urban Development…
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President Offers Condolences to Germany
196 lives have been lost so far in flooding. President Biden expressed his condolences to the German people during his meeting with German Chancellor Merkel last week. Heavy…
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DHS Announces $475 Million in Preparedness Grants
Secretary Mayorkas specifies funding for natural disasters and other threats. On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security released the preparedness funding allocation of $475 million for fiscal year…
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Coast Guard Offers Incentives for Recruits
Coast Guard Commandant speaks of new programs during challenging times. The U.S. Coast Guard has announced new programs to gain recruits after missing signup goals for the past…
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EPA Sends Resources to Restore Texas’ Drinking Water
Assistance comes as the state works to recover from severe winter storm. The Environmental Protection Agency has sent personnel and resources to Texas to assess and assist in…
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Department of Energy Announces Sale of Reserve Oil
Strategic Petroleum Reserve draw down to meet legislated requirements. The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced a notice of sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve…
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President Authorizes Disaster Assistance for Oklahoma
Disaster declaration approved in the aftermath of a severe winter storm. This week President Trump declared the existence of a major disaster in the state of Oklahoma. A…
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President Trump Approves Alabama State of Emergency
Federal aid provided to areas affected by Hurricane Zeta. President Donald Trump approved federal disaster relief this past week to the State of Alabama in the aftermath of…
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